If you follow me on Facebook, or are a regular reader my Blog, then you know I am a big Harvey Mackay fan…and I am thrilled to support the launch of his new book, “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World”.
The official release date... Read More

I get this question quite a bit… "Terri, even though I speak and present a lot for work, I still get nervous, any suggestions?”
Here’s a link to an article on BNET, “The Best Advice for Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking,” by... Read More

Here's a quick nostalgic look at the evolution of my little company over the last 20 years. It's from the Sjodin Communications 20th Anniversary Party. Click the image below to watch the video:
With my sincere gratitude to all... Read More

Are you looking for a speaker for your next sales meeting, conference, or convention? I would love to have the opportunity to learn more about the meeting or event you are planning. All of my programs can be customized to meet the needs of your... Read More

This really touched my heart and mind, (shared via my friend Michelle Joyce) ...Hope you like it.. A wonderful reminder of how your words impact your audience:
What did you think about the video? Tell me on my Facebook page... Read More

The questions and comments you are about to read in the next few posts are real. The names of individuals have been omitted because I respect their privacy, but I am confident you can benefit from the answers and share in the learning... Read More

One of my mentors and dear friend, Nido R. Qubein says, “If you want to make it on Wall Street or Main Street, pay careful attention to the clothes you wear and the visual impact you have on others.” It’s natural for everyone to think... Read More

Great success stories begin with small wins along the way…one more contact created, one more appointment booked, one more deal closed. One more obstacle that was overcome! It is after all, part of the journey. However, it is not uncommon to... Read More

Presentation Mistake #5 in New Sales Speak Second Edition is “Failing to Close the Sale”. Despite tons of attention and ideas on various closing techniques that sales professionals can use to encourage prospects to buy, one of the biggest... Read More

My concept of the “Elevator Speech Effect” was inspired by MIT meteorologist Edward Lorenz’s notion of the “Butterfly Effect,” a phenomenon, backed by the laws of physics, which suggests that a small change in one side of the world... Read More